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Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend with Kids: Mardi Gras, Puppet Theater & STEM Activities

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Sundays at the Nassau County Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Sundays at the Nassau County Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
2/19/20 - By Jaime Sumersille

Celebrate Mardi Gras Day with the Long Island Children's Museum, learn about the holiday's traditions, and create and design your own Mardi Gras mask.  

Meet the creators of SnappyXO at the Long Island Explorium.

Join the Long Island Puppet Theater in this all ages classic fairy tale puppet show and follow Prince Marino on his journey across the sea to find his one true love, The Little Mermaid.

Check our February GoList and events calendar for even more inspiration. Our Winter Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season long.

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The Little Mermaid is all ages classic fairytale puppet show on stage at the Long Island Puppet Theater. Photo courtesy of the theater
The Little Mermaid is all ages classic fairytale puppet show on stage at the Long Island Puppet Theater. Photo courtesy of the theater

Things to Do on Long Island All Weekend

Disney's Frozen Jr. at The Engeman Theater

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When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood in Frozen, Jr.. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart. READ MORE

Shrek The Musical Jr. at Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts

Smithtown
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek.   READ MORE

CANCELED - The Little Mermaid at the Long Island Puppet Theater

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Join the Long Island Puppet Theater in this all ages classic fairy tale puppet show as visitors follow Prince Marino on his journey across the sea to find his one true love, The Little Mermaid! READ MORE

A Community of Artists: Julie Peppito at the Long Island Children's Museum

Garden City
NEA Artist in Residence Julie Peppito will lead this workshop in transforming trash into treasure.​ READ MORE

Inspiring Engineers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

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The Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center is celebrating National Engineering Week during the February school break (2/16-2/22) to acknowledge the significant contributions engineers have made in improving lives and to motivate tomorrow’s innovators with an introduction to STEM skills. READ MORE
See the classic 'Spirited Away' at the Manhattan Film Institute's Greenport Winter Film Series . Photo courtesy of Studio Ghibli
See the classic 'Spirited Away' at the Manhattan Film Institute's Greenport Winter Film Series . Photo courtesy of Studio Ghibli

Things to Do on Long Island Saturday, February 22

Mardi Gras Masks at LICM

Garden City
Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Long Island Children's Museum and make a colorful mask to take home.  READ MORE

Long Island Explorium Maker Spotlight: Moira Chas

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Celebrate National Pi Day with Stony Brook University Mathematician Moira Chas. READ MORE

Winter Tree Paintings at Westhampton Library

Westhampton — FREE
Capture the beauty of winter with this fun art project. READ MORE

Family Chamber Performance at the Long Island Museum

Stony Brook
Join The Three Village Chamber Players for a special program including excerpts from Mozart and Brahms presented in an interactive, educational way for the entire family. READ MORE

Second Winter Seal Walk at Cupsogue Beach County Park

Westhampton
With the cold of winter, many northern animal visitors come to the South Shore of Long Island to find food—among them Pinnipeds, or seals.​ READ MORE
Family Sundays at the Nassau County Museum allows children and the adults in their lives to take time to reconnect while talking about and making art together. Photo courtesy of the museum
Family Sundays at the Nassau County Museum allows children and the adults in their lives to take time to reconnect while talking about and making art together. Photo courtesy of the museum

Things to Do on Long Island Sunday, February 23

Family Saturdays at the Nassau County Museum of Art

Roslyn
Converse, collaborate, and create together during Family Saturdays at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join museum staff at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork. READ MORE

Children's Music Hour at the Glenwood Life Center

Glenwood Landing — FREE
An interactive, entertaining musical performance for preschool and elementary school-aged children.   "The Sunshine Music Duo" will perform popular songs by Raffi; Peter, Paul & Mary; Fred Penner, and others, as well as familiar tunes from Disney  movies. READ MORE

Sunday Science – DNA Sequencing at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning

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Everyone knows we have DNA inside us, but have you ever seen it? READ MORE

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